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October 2018

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European Association for Biometrics www.eab.org

For Release version 2018-10-24

About us:

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The EAB is a non-profit, nonpartisan association that supports all sections of the ID community across Europe, including governments, NGO’s, industry, associations and special interest groups and academia. We ultimately serve the citizens of Europe in the advancement of biometric ID systems that are fair, accessible, secure, while respecting privacy.

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The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is the leading voice for digital ID & biometrics in Europe.

The Mission:

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Whether it relates to migration or privacy rights, our role is to promote the responsible use and adoption of modern digital identity systems that enhance peoples lives and drive economic growth. We have identified 4 Strategic Challenges that are key to achieving our mission.


The EAB’s mission is to tackle the complex challenges facing ID in Europe.

The EAB is focussed on4 Strategic Challenges facing ID in Europe.

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The Mission — 4 Strategic Challenges:

1. Identity and Migration

2. The missing digital identity layer

3. Personal privacy protection and security

4. Inclusive identity

The strategic ID challenges are subject to a consultation process


The Mission — What we do:

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To achieve our mission, the work of the EAB is focussed on the following activities:


The EAB is active on many fronts.

Sharing knowledge:Providing access to impartial knowledge and information to all ID stakeholders (Government, Industry, Academia – Europe / non-Europe) so that policies and investments are based on sound evidence and experience.

Leading the agenda:Leading the European agenda on ID and biometrics to make meaningful contributions to the challenges facing Europe.

Promoting innovation:Mobilising the European ID eco-system with the ambition to become the world-leading place for innovations (research & development) in the field of biometrics ID.

Growing opportunities:Supporting the European identity industry (from start-up to large-scale) to create a competitive marketplace, for the benefit of Europe.

The EAB’s Achievements

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Through research papers, legal opinion and contributions to ISO standards, the EAB has made a measurable impact. For example:


Making a difference since 2011.

Biometric Vulnerability and Presentation attack detection:

• Development of ISO standards.

• Innovation & research papers.

Biometric Template Protection & Privacy-by-design:

• Development of ISO standards.

• Involvement in EU projects such as Turbine and Fidelity.

• In-depth legal opinion and scientific publications.

Biometric Morphing and Morphing Attack Detection:

• EAB is involved in several projects on biometric morphing and morphing attack detections.

Data interoperability and standards:

• Development of ISO standards on data exchange formats.

EAB membership:

All parts of the ID community are represented. From ID innovation to legislation, all stakeholders are represented in the EAB’s membership base.

Governments and governmental organisations

Industry

Academia

NGO’s

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Associations and special interest groups

The EAB’s breadth and depth:

We’re at the intersection between market sectors and the ID industry.

Market sectors: - eGov - Public safety & security - Border protection & Migration - Travel & Aviation - ID for Development - Banking and FinTech - Mobile and online services - eHealth - IoT - Automotive - Law and Policing (forensics)

ID industry expertise: - Privacy & Security - Regulatory frameworks - Standards - Testing - Innovation - Technology

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EAB Initiatives:

The two leading programs that support our mission.

Networking, Events & Debate We foster networking and collaboration between all stakeholder groups. Members meet regularly at EAB hosted events, across Europe.

Expertise, Knowledge Exchange & TrainingWe stimulate debate and offer trusted, impartial advice & expertise that improves standards and best practices.


EAB Initiatives:

Network & Events Program:

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• The EAB’s network and event program fosters debate amongst members on the latest issues facing the ID community.

• The program takes place across Europe and are attended by a wide range of sector professionals. Expert speakers from various organisations across the globe are invited to our events.

•On behalf of members we actively facilitate introductions and collaboration between stakeholders, bridging the worlds of business, the public sector and academia.


EAB Initiatives:

Expertise, Knowledge Exchange & Training Program:

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•We provide expert advice from senior ID professionals, academics and thought-leaders, globally.

•We leverage the EAB network of member-experts and issue reports and provide guidance and best practices to raise standards.

•Our advice and expertise (direct or indirectly sourced) is focused on matters relevant to Europe.


Our values are:

Inclusive To ensure that all members are fairly represented, supported and heard.

Trusted To be a reliable resource of expertise and advice and an advocate of high standards and best practice.

Impartial To act in the interest of our members, offering unbiased, vendor neutral and transparent support.


Governance:

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The EAB governance structure has a Board of Advisors, Supervisory Board and an Executive committee. All members have shown their passion for supporting the EAB’s mission and uphold our values of inclusivity, trust and impartiality.

Board of Advisors The EAB Board of Advisors consists of internationally renowned individuals that represent organisations that have an active interest in Europe. The Advisory board provides guidance and vision to ensure that the association is always relevant and impactful.

Supervisory Board The EAB Supervisory board is responsible for the supervision of the policies of the executive committee. They approve the strategy, as well providing advice on all matters that are considered relevant.

Executive Committee The EAB Executive committee is responsible for the strategy and management of the association.

EAB’s governance supports transparency and neutrality.

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Leadership:

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The EAB Team

Supervisory Board • Chairman Alexander Nouak Germany Fraunhofer • Deputy Chairman Prof. Dr. Farzin Deravi United Kindom University of Kent • Treasurer Manus Fleskens The Netherlands • Board Member Prof. Dr. Christoph Busch Norway NTNU • Board Member Rasa Karbauskaite Poland Frontex • Board Member Prof. Dr. Els Kindt Belgium KU Leuven

Executive Committee • Chief Executive Dr. Michiel van der Veen The Netherlands • Director Frederik Kortbaek Denmark

Association Officials: Chairman (Alexander Nouak), Treasurer (Manus Fleskens), Secretary (Michiel van der Veen)

To enquire about joining the advisory board, supervisory board or executive committee, please contact [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as possible.


EAB Ambassadors:

Our Country Ambassadors

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EAB Ambassadors help to build connections and raise the profile of the EAB in local countries. They offer expertise and advice to local members and facilitate access to the EAB’s wider network and resources.

EAB Ambassadors are senior, vendor-neutral ID professionals and individuals with an extensive network. They act as a national point of contact to members at a local level. EAB Ambassadors support our mission and uphold the EAB’s values of inclusivity, trust and impartiality.

Apply to volunteer to be an EAB Ambassador by submitting your CV and a minimum of two relevant references [email protected]

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EAB Partners:

We welcome partnerships


As the ‘European’ Association of Biometrics, our links extend across the whole region of Europe. The EAB partners with country-wide organisations, like the Norwegian Biometric Forum, as well as pan-European bodies like the European Commission and Frontex.

The EAB also partners with industry and academia, as well as global associations that support the EAB’s mission, such as ID4Africa and initiatives like www.id-day.org, that campaigns for universal ID.

To enquire about becoming a partner, please contact [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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EAB Partners:


Governments

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Academic & Institutes(Industry) Associations

Media partners

www.id-day.org Along with international organisations and governments, EAB is coalition partner, calling for the recognition of 16 September as International Identity Day

Events partners

EAB Funding:


How we’re funded

The EAB is a non-profit, nonpartisan association that supports all sections of the ID community across Europe.

We are deeply committed to our values of impartiality, trust and inclusiveness. On the basis of these principles, the EAB receives funding through:

- Membership fees - Sponsorship for events and networking - Grants to support our expertise program

To enquire about sponsoring and grants, please contact [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as possible.


EAB membership:

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2019 Annual membership fees are based on principle of inclusivity

Member type EUR Industry (< EUR 1 Mio turnover; startup) 475

Industry (<EUR 10 Mio turnover) 1.250

Industry (>EUR 10 Mio turnover) 2.750

Government 1.250

Associations / NGO / Academia 475

Individual 95

Student (BSc, MSc, PhD) 0


EAB membership:

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EAB is the leading voice for the ID community in Europe. We are a non-profit, nonpartisan association.

EAB has a “cross-market” and holistic perspective.

EAB provides networking opportunities between ID stakeholders from across sectors.

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The leading voice for digital ID & biometrics, in Europe

European Association for Biometrics www.eab.org

About us statement: Long version


Europe’s Leading ID community

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is the leading voice for digital ID & biometrics in Europe. We are a non-profit, non-partisan association.

The EAB’s mission is to tackle the complex challenges facing ID in Europe, ranging from migration to privacy rights. Our role is to promote the responsible use and adoption of modern digital identity systems that enhance people’s lives and drive economic growth.

Through a series of EAB initiatives we support all sections of the ID community across Europe, including governments, NGO’s, industry, associations and special interest groups and academia. Our initiatives are designed to foster networking and debate, whether at an EAB hosted event across Europe, or in providing impartial advice & support to individual members.

We ultimately serve the citizens of Europe in the advancement of modern biometric identity systems that are fair, accessible, secure, while respecting privacy.

More info: www.eab.org

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About us statement: Short version


Europe’s Leading ID community

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is the leading voice for digital ID & biometrics in Europe. We are a non-profit, nonpartisan association and support all sections of the ID community across Europe, governments, NGO’s, industry, associations and special interest groups and academia. We ultimately serve the citizens of Europe in the advancement of biometric ID systems that are fair, accessible, secure, while respecting privacy.

More info: www.eab.org

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